Staff Accountant

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our manufacturing client's finance team in San Marcos. In this role, you will support the month-end close process and ensure the accuracy of financial data for a fast-paced production environment. You will report directly to the Accounting Manager and collaborate closely with operations to monitor inventory and cost of goods sold.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Assist with the preparation and execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.

+ Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and payroll allocations.

+ Perform detailed account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.

+ Support the analysis of manufacturing costs, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory.

+ Assist in maintaining the general ledger and ensuring transactions are coded correctly to the appropriate departments and cost centers.

+ Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts, investigating and explaining variances.

+ Generate financial reports and assist in the preparation of variance analysis versus budget and prior periods.

+ Ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) specific to the manufacturing sector.

+ Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing supporting documentation and schedules.

+ Collaborate with the accounts payable and receivable teams to ensure inventory and sales transactions are recorded accurately.

Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or a related is highly desirable.

+ 1+ years of detail oriented accounting experience. Solid understanding of US GAAP and basic internal controls.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and SUMIFS) for data analysis and reconciliation.

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Experience with an ERP system is preferred (experience with Oracle Net Suite is a plus).

+ Exposure to manufacturing, distribution, or cost accounting is preferred.

+ Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with both finance and non-finance (operations) staff.

+ Must be comfortable learning new software and adapting to client-specific processes.

+ Authorization to work in the United States is required.

+ This position is fully on-site in San Marcos, CA.

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